Driller Trainee / Heavy Equipment Operator – Construction

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) to join our field team. You will operate heavy equipment and learn drilling and blasting processes under supervision, with travel and overtime possible.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and hands-on operation, offering advancement through Driller I training and a chance to work with an employee-owned company that provides strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation
• Experience as construction laborer
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ability to learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
• Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman
• Understand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard
• Physical agility
• Coordinate supplies with Blaster
• Carry all tools and supplies
• Participate in meetings as needed: Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, and Daily Heads-Up
• Complete Driller I training within designated period
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) to join our field team. You will operate heavy equipment and learn drilling and blasting processes under supervision, with travel and overtime possible.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and hands-on operation, offering advancement through Driller I training and a chance to work with an employee-owned company that provides strong benefits and career growth opportunities.